Top Experiences in Valensole Plateau (Plateau De Valensole)

Experience the sights and scents of Provence’s lavender fields on this half day tour departing from Aix en Provence city center.
Enjoy breathtaking sights while visiting the most photogenic lavender fields of Provence called Le Plateau de Valensole.
Your trip also includes the visit to a local producer where you can discover the production process of lavender essence and understand the difference between Lavender & Lavendin.

Discover the fragrant Provençal lavender fields on a tour from Aix-en-Provence with an expert guide! With a choice of a morning, afternoon or full-day tour, the trip allows you to see as much of the romantic violet fields as your time permits. Learn about lavender production in the region, spend free time at a lavender farm or a scenic Luberon village (depending on option selected) and pose for photos galore in front of impressive lavender fields like Valensole Plateau or Sault (depending of the time of the year).

You should book this tour because the lavender fields are very very beautiful to see and experience. You will have plenty of time for taking pictures, and a friendly driver/guide to lead the tour in a safe and informative way.

During this shore excursion from Marseille seaport, you will discover one of the symbol of Provence : lavender.

On this day trip from Aix-en-Provence, venture north from the French Riviera to Alpes de Haute-Provence to see the highlights of this wonderfully scenic region. Discover centuries-old artisan craftsmanship in the postcard-worthy Provencal town of Moustiers Ste-Marie – you’ll stop by a local lavender producer – and enjoy breathtaking views of the Verdon Gorge and Lake of Sainte-Croix.

This tour is not available from June 10th to July 16th.

Visit the vibrant Provence lavender fields on a full-day trip from Marseille! Traveling with an expert local guide, to the Valensole Plateau. The landscape here comes to life in June and July, when the fields fill with eye-catching swathes of fragrant lavender. Stop for photos and shop for essential oils and flowers in Valensole village or at a local producer.
You will stop in Moustiers Sainte Marie for lunch.
Enjoy your afternoon in the Verdon Canyon area to see more lavender fields.

A la Francaise reserves the right to modify the program according to the lavender's blooming stage.

Numbers are limited to eight on this small-group tour, ensuring you’ll see the best of the lavender fields with personalized attention from your guide.

On this tour, enjoy round-trip transport from your Aix en Provence hotel and see the best of Provence with ease in one day. With your guide behind the wheel, visit must-see sites like Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, the lavender fields of the Valensole Plateau, and the Gorges du Verdon, while enjoying sweeping views of the rural landscapes. At the level of the Gorges du Verdon, we will take a pedal boat ride on the Lac de Sainte Croix, an unforgettable experience!
Possibility of making an à la carte circuit with a tourism professional on request.
The proposed circuit is flexible according to the customer's wishes.
The driver is fluent in English and will accompany you throughout the visits.

Come and recharge your batteries with a walk session followed by a yoga session in the midst of fields of wheat, lavender, and clary sage. Under the almond trees.

Discover how the fruit trees grow, smell the fragrance of the aromatic plants, and learn how to recognize them.

Learn how plants are distilled and transformed into essential oils... Generations of expertise!

With the scent of Provençal lavender, awaken your senses under the olive and almond trees, emblematic trees of Haute Provence.

In summer, you can continue to pamper yourself in the shade of the fruit trees at Les Grandes Marges, during a session filled with the essence of aromatic plants whose scents tickle your nostrils.

 Check out some of the most beautiful landscapes of France, visit the Verdon gorges and the villages of Castellane and Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, one of the most beautiful villages of France. Enjoy a spectacular view of the canyon from 700 meters deep!
the cut lavender fields at the end of July, beginning of August depending on the nature and the seasons
The lavender fields are seasonal (May 15 - July 15)

Let's discover the best of Provence with a qualified guide/driver during a private full day tour!

THE PLATES OF VALENSOLE, Moustier Sainte Marie, Lake of Sainte Croix

– MOUSTIERS-SAINTE-MARIE: Discover MOUSTIERS-SAINTE-MARIE, classified among the most beautiful villages in France with its ramparts, its fountains, its aqueduct… famous for its blue monochrome earthenware and its astonishing star suspended in the void. Located in a wooded setting, at the foot of the Gorges du Verdon, between the Alpes de Haute Provence and the Var.

What better than a walking tour to discover Aix-en-Provence, the city of a thousand fountains, the excellence of the mansions, the gorgeousness of its architecture and monuments.

Then, through and photographing world famous lavender plateaus: les plateaux de Valensole.

Complete your open-tour by discovering “la Basilique Sainte-Marie-Madeleine” in Saint-Maximin la Sainte-Baume, the most beautiful Gothic building of Provence.

This is a small group tour is unique because seeing the lavender fields is an unmissable experience, but also because it lets you go far away from big cities and immerse yourself in nature. We are aware most of the people buy this tour to take pictures, this is why we will spend most of your time in the lavender fields. If you happen to be alone we will offer to take pictures of you in the lavender fields. We also visit a small village of Provence. See beautiful landscapes and have the possibility of buying natural product as lavender honey, syrups, lavender bouquets, almonds, olive oil, directly from the producers. This tour is also unique as our driver/guides particularly kind and safe drivers.

Immerse Yourself in the Lavender Fields with Our Enthusiastic Driver Guide.

Experience the essence of Provence as our knowledgeable Driver guide takes you on a journey through fields of gently swaying lavender, where endless expanses of purple stretch as far as the eye can see, and the air is filled with the hum of buzzing bees.

Let us transport you to a world of natural beauty and tranquility, where you can witness the mesmerizing dance of the lavender blooms and immerse yourself in the vibrant hues of the countryside. With our enthusiastic guide leading the way, you'll have the opportunity to explore the heart of Provence and discover the magic that lies within its lavender fields.

Why Travelers Choose Our Lavender Fields Tour
Expert Guidance: Our tour is led by experienced and knowledgeable guides who are passionate about Provence and its lavender fields.

Let us show you the beauty of Provence like never before.

Discover the Lavander fields like nowhere else, Drive through the famous Gorge du Verdon, the French pearl

IMPORTANT NOTE/ THIS TOUR IS PROPOSED ALL YEAR ROUND BUT LAVENDER SEASON IS ONLY FROM JUNE 15 TO JULY 15

Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lavender fields on this famous plateau
Many stops in the best fields will be done so you can capture the best of the lavender
We then move along the biggest European canyon 'Les Gorges du Verdon' with breathtaking views
This is a private tour so the program can be modified depending of the liking of the client
Hotel pick up and drop off available

With this extended full-day tour, you will discover Provence and Lavender Fields.

Discover Provence and Lavender Fields, about 2h30min away from Nice, known for the endless lavender fields. One of the most visited places in Provence, among the best in the world.

Discover Moustiers Sainte-Marie, listed on the most beautiful villages in France. Built between two rocky slopes, the medieval village offers a spectacular view. With its church, old village walls, chapels, aqueducts, and the fountains representing an alliance of water and stone.

Discover the famous Lake of Sainte-Croix, which was formed by the construction in the 1970s of a reinforced-concrete arch dam. The Lake stretches over a surface of 10 km long and 2 km wide, making it the third most significant in France.

Discover Les Gorges du Verdon is one of the must-see natural wonders of central Provence.

This tour is limited to a single booking of up to 4 people as it is a private tour with a private tour guide.

Because if you go to the lavender fields to take pictures, the golden light is between 8pm and 9:30pm. During the day the light is very strong and it can be very hot. We will leave Aix-en-Provence at 4:45pm so we can catch the nice sunset when we get to Valensole plateau. The trip to get there is around 45 minutes.

You will be surrounded by fields of lavender, the famous Provençal scented plant, abound here.

We will also stop in a lavender distillery along the way where you have the opportunity to buy products directly from the producers; and we will leave you some free time in the village of Valensole.

The best time for lovers of typical Provençal landscapes to visit is middle of June to end of July, when Valensole plateau is awash with beautiful blue lavender in bloom. It's a sight – and scent – to behold!

Native to the region, I will take you to some of the most beautiful lavender fields in Provence, whether in the Luberon, on the Sault plateau or that of Valensole, depending on the flowering period. You will have the best possible experience for an unforgettable memory and breathtaking photos!

The Provencal picnic composed of products from local farms and taken in the shade of the trees of the Sault countryside will add value to your experience.

Because if you go to the lavender fields to take pictures, the golden light is between 8pm and 9:30pm. During the day the light is very strong and it can be very hot. We will leave Marseille at 4:15pm so we can catch the nice sunset when we get to Valensole plateau. The trip to get there is around 1 hour and 20 minutes.

You will be surrounded by fields of lavender, the famous Provençal scented plant, abound here.

We will also stop in a lavender distillery along the way where you have the opportunity to buy products directly from the producers; and we will leave you some free time in the village of Valensole.

The best time for lovers of typical Provençal landscapes to visit is middle of June to end of July, when Valensole plateau is awash with beautiful blue lavender in bloom. It's a sight – and scent – to behold!

Your guide is available and will make sure you have a good time during this unforgettable day in one of the most beautiful settings in the middle mountains of the Southern Alps.

The tour will be embellished with many stops. ten in total. You will be able to enjoy comfortable free time at each stop.

You can also personalize your visit. If you want to spend more time at one of the proposed stops or take advantage of more time for your lunch and choose a more upscale restaurant, ask your guide at the start of the tour.

We propose our tour in 11 hours to be able to offer you these possibilities.

Opt for a private driver-guide with door-to-door transport from your accommodation and you customize your time during your visits to the gorges of the Verdon , known to be the great canyons of Europe and ,photograph purple lavender fields with the snowy Alps in the background, Visit the charming medieval village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie for lunch.